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    Adding a New Support Point on a Loaded Beam

    Hello All, A quick conceptual question regarding supporting an existing beam and the sequence of loads. For this conceptual question, assume a uniform load over the length of the beam. I have a condition where I have a roof beam that is currently supporting load. A client has asked to add...
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    Manufacturing Facility - Dead vs Live Loads

    Good Morning All, Just a quick question regarding how to consider loads from some permanent equipment in a manufacturing facility. I am designing a 2nd floor mezzanine that is to be used to support heavy manufacturing equipment at a load of 250psf per ASCE 7 table 4.3-1. This is fairly...
  3. metalchair

    ASCE 7-16 Components and Cladding Pressure Question

    Hello All, Quick question for you all regarding components and cladding pressures regarding a roof with overhangs. I have been doing a bit of digging and the way ASCE 7 presents the information appears conflicting, or at least misleading. I am speaking of components and cladding figure 30.3-2A...
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    Retaining Walls - When to Use At-Rest Pressure

    Hello All, I am working on a retaining wall structure that is essentially a basement without a floor over the top. So it is a square with strip footings underneath the perimeter, but the top is not restrained by a floor. From how I understand it, active and passive pressures develop when the...
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    Reinforcing Existing Concrete Beam with... More Concrete?

    Good Afternoon All, I have a concrete beam that is failing in bending and was wondering if it was possible to reinforce it by adding an extra layer of concrete and tension reinforcement to the already existing beam. Additionally, I planned to put concrete up the two sides and (1) bar of top...
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    Disregarding AISC 341 Ductility Requirements

    Hello All. I have an odd situation here and am seeking advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have recently been tasked with designing lateral braces for an existing industrial building that did not include bracing in the original design. From an analysis standpoint the building is...

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